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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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